27-04-13, 11:21 PM
Hi All!
Quick background on the problem first, for any interested
I bought my fazer at the end of 2012, and at the time of purchase, had a few problems getting the bike on the centre stand. I thought this was just an issue of a combination of lack of technique and lack of physical size (I'd only just passed my bike test, and am not a particularly big guy).
After a bit of investigation, I realised that actually the problem stemmed from the feet of the stand on either side not being in line. Was a bit confused as to why this was the case, until the metal rod connecting the 2 stand feet snapped (had rusted right through), leaving me with a completely unusable centre stand
Now that's out of the way, I'm looking to resolve my issue of having no usable centre stand.
First option is to get the garage to weld it up for around £60. This has the drawbacks that I'm still using the original stand that came with the bike, which is pretty stiff, old etc and could be rusting in other places.
The second option, which I'm more keen on, is to replace the stand with a new (or good condition second hand) one. Only problem is, Ebay only seems to be able to show me newer fz6 or fz1 centre stands.
So my question is: Can I use one of these stands from a more modern Fazer on my bike? If so, are there any in particular that people recommend, and that will fit my bike with minimal (hopefully no) modifications to the fittings etc.
Or, would people recommend that it's easier/less hassle/a better idea to weld up the original stand and carry on with that?
Any input appreciated
Quick background on the problem first, for any interested
I bought my fazer at the end of 2012, and at the time of purchase, had a few problems getting the bike on the centre stand. I thought this was just an issue of a combination of lack of technique and lack of physical size (I'd only just passed my bike test, and am not a particularly big guy).
After a bit of investigation, I realised that actually the problem stemmed from the feet of the stand on either side not being in line. Was a bit confused as to why this was the case, until the metal rod connecting the 2 stand feet snapped (had rusted right through), leaving me with a completely unusable centre stand
Now that's out of the way, I'm looking to resolve my issue of having no usable centre stand.
First option is to get the garage to weld it up for around £60. This has the drawbacks that I'm still using the original stand that came with the bike, which is pretty stiff, old etc and could be rusting in other places.
The second option, which I'm more keen on, is to replace the stand with a new (or good condition second hand) one. Only problem is, Ebay only seems to be able to show me newer fz6 or fz1 centre stands.
So my question is: Can I use one of these stands from a more modern Fazer on my bike? If so, are there any in particular that people recommend, and that will fit my bike with minimal (hopefully no) modifications to the fittings etc.
Or, would people recommend that it's easier/less hassle/a better idea to weld up the original stand and carry on with that?
Any input appreciated
mokin
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